What does the word "Fond" mean?

Question

Please no thumbs down because you don't agree with the person. I personally don't thumbs down anyone. If you don't agree than just leave it alone! ONly thumbs up if you agree!

Answer 1

Oh, I know, I know, a dip..like warm cheese you dip sourdough bread into!...uho.. that's Fondue, I'm hungry, I will get back to you on that.
I am Fond of u ((Rae))

Answer 2

Different translations of the bible would suggest love and charity are synonmus. Examples found in.1st Corrinthians ch. 13 vs. 1-17 illustrate this many times. I would enjoy hearing from a scholar of the languages used in those past times to clarify my understanding. The story of the "World's Poorest Philanthropist", Gilbert "Harold" Ewing II (myself) is the reason for this querry. The " act of grace", or charity, reffered to in the news interview, has posited this question and I lack the sort of education to provide any insights of true value.

Answer 3

Fond is a word meaning a feeling a bit stronger than just liking someone. That liking does NOT mean romantic love but is very close to it.

Raji the Green Witch

Answer 4

Fond: (from Fr. 'fondelier' or G. 'fondadda') - An abbreviation or misprounciation of the word fondle. (i.e. "I love that little boy so I fond ELL him." or "God wants me to love all the little children so I do my best to fond ELL each one in my parish."

2. Genuinely like and care about, usu. said by an older person to a younger person, unless this is still 1950 and I'm living in a time warp.

3. To find something, i.e. "I fond it, Mom!"

4. To give 'fonds' to; to molest with pleasure.

:-D

Answer 5

Just outside the very first production line centred factory that Henry Ford built was a pond.

This was renamed "The Fond" in memory of his enjoyment at sitting next to it contemplating its tranquil waters during his smoko breaks.

Answer 6

Besides the obvious, "fond" is also a cooking term used to describe the bits of cooked material still attached to a pan after searing. It is often needed to provide flavor for a sauce or liquid used in braising.

Answer 7

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Answer 8

1 : FOOLISH, SILLY

2
a : prizing highly : DESIROUS -- used with of
b : having an affection or liking -- used with of

3
a : foolishly tender : INDULGENT
b : AFFECTIONATE, LOVING

4 : cherished with great affection : doted on

Answer 9

When used with regard to people, it means gently affectionate toward, as friends. When used with regard to other things such as food, it means that you like it, such as "I am particularly fond of double dutch chocolate ice cream."

If you tell a man that you are fond of him, that means that you are telling him that he isn't dating material, and that you are letting him down gently.

Answer 10

fond 1 (fnd) KEY

ADJECTIVE:
fond·er , fond·est
Having a strong liking, inclination, or affection: fond of ballet; fond of my nieces and nephews.
Affectionate; tender: a fond embrace.
Immoderately affectionate or indulgent; doting: fond grandparents who tended to spoil the child.
Cherished; dear: my fondest hopes.
Archaic Naively credulous or foolish.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English fonned, foolish, probably from past participle of fonnen, to be foolish, probably from fonne, fool

OTHER FORMS:
fondly (Adverb)

2nd definition

Definition of Link to this definition of fond
1. [a] having or displaying warmth or affection; "affectionate children"; "caring parents"; "a fond embrace"; "fond of his nephew"; "a tender glance"; "a warm embrace". More...

2. [a] extravagantly or foolishly loving and indulgent; "adoring grandparents"; "deceiving her preoccupied and doting husband with a young captain"; "hopelessly spoiled by a fond mother". More...

3. [a] (followed by `of' or `to') having a strong preference or liking for; "fond of chocolate"; "partial to horror movies". More...

4. [a] absurd or silly because unlikely; "fond hopes of becoming President"; "fond fancies". More...

3rd definiion (Merriam Webster)

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Main Entry: 1fond
Pronunciation: 'fänd
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English fonned, fond, from fonne fool
1 : FOOLISH, SILLY
2 a : prizing highly : DESIROUS -- used with of b : having an affection or liking -- used with of
3 a : foolishly tender : INDULGENT b : AFFECTIONATE, LOVING
4 : cherished with great affection : doted on